BASIC PURPOSE: Coordinates all maintenance operations of the agency’s buildings and grounds as necessitated by every day activity and the regular operations of staff and equipment. Responsible for maintaining preventive and applied maintenance techniques in order to overcome technical problems. Uses independent judgment in prioritizing the completion of multiple jobs simultaneously on a non-routine schedule. Plans work projects, reviews completed work sites to assess problems, and implements corrective action when necessary. Supervises the Operations Custodial Worker and Maintenance Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years experience providing building and ground maintenance services. 2. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and communicate effectively. 3. Must be able to work above and below ground level, ascend and descend ladders up to 50 feet, work in cramped quarters and lift, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds. 4. Must possess a valid Class A driver’s license.5. Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, machine repair, plant layout, painting, and janitorial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling, lifting, carrying and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties.-Must be able to read and write legibly in English.-Hearing within normal range is required.-Visual acuity must be within normal range.-Must have manual dexterity for using equipment as necessary.-Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:-Must have ability to maintain agency and client confidentiality.-Must have the ability to work successfully under potentially stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads on a constant basis.-Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments, and also be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary teams, residential and nursing coordinators, and other members of the agency in an appropriate fashion.-Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.-Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.-Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: (POTENTIAL FOR)

-Exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning products and other products used on household equipment, etc.-Exposure to stress and constant interruptions.-Possible exposure to body fluids, contagious diseases, etc. while carrying out services.-Must be able to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.

EQUIPMENT USED:  This must be considered only a representative, partial list, since equipment changes may occur at any time.

Hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment, computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier, shredder, kitchen appliances, and vehicles.